Cambodian (Noory) Bamboo Trains

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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I found this piece, and thought some here might find it of interest, as well.

Linked here, From LA Times article by Mark Magnier for Apr 26,2010.

Edit, Fix Link: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-bamboo-train-20100427,0,1013031.story

FTA: "…Reporting from Battambang, Cambodia

It rattles along at 20 miles an hour, swaying back and forth on uneven rails, the engine so loud it makes your teeth hurt. Then, rather unceremoniously, it runs out of gas and dies.

And you find yourself stranded in the middle of Cambodia on a handmade “norry” train, feeling a bit exposed on a 25-square-foot platform made of bamboo and scrap metal attached to wheels salvaged from old tanks…"

There is a photograph of a ‘Noory’ is posted at the linked story.

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No linky worky.

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Thank you for letting me know! I did fix it! Mea Culpa. [X-)]

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It is, indeed, of interest. It is remarkable what these people contrived when they needed transportation.

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Here’s a video that shows assembly and running.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvwwp2941yE